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George Bishop's Observatory

Defunct astronomical observatoriesFormer buildings and structures in the City of WestminsterFormer buildings and structures in the London Borough of CamdenUse British English from April 2013
Bishop observatory
Bishop observatory

George Bishop's Observatory (code: 969) was an astronomical observatory erected in 1836 by the astronomer George Bishop near his residence at the South Villa of Regent's Park, London. It was equipped with a 7-inch (180 mm) Dollond refractor.

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George Bishop's Observatory
York Bridge, City of Westminster Marylebone

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Regent's University

York Bridge
NW1 4NS City of Westminster, Marylebone
England, United Kingdom
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